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MUSC 113 - Springfield College Band
This course emphasizes the study and performance of transcriptions and original jazz compositions. Major performances include the holiday and spring concerts. The Springfield College Stage Band is open to all instrumentalists who are able to meet the standards set by the group. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Credits: 1
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MUSC 114 - Springfield College Pep Band
The Springfield College Pep Band performs at varsity sporting events, which include all home football and basketball games. Membership is open to all instrumentalists who are able to meet the standards set by the group. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Credits: 1
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MUSC 115 - Chamber Music Workshop
This workshop/ensemble emphasizes rehearsal and performance of music arranged for a classical chamber music format. Enrollment is open to all instrumentalists with basic reading and playing skills. Instrumentation and size of groups vary according to the instrumentalists available. Participants are coached on a stylistic approach, instrumental technique, and working effectively as an ensemble. Performances include the Springfield College Annual Music Concert, as well as a variety of other performances both on and off campus. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Credits: 1
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MUSC 120 - Basic Piano
This course is designed for students with no prior keyboard experience. Emphasis is on developing functional skills at the keyboard and the ability to interpret musical notation for the piano.
Credits: 1
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MUSC 121 - Basic Guitar
This course is designed for students with no prior guitar experience. Emphasis is on developing functional skills on the guitar and the ability to interpret musical notation for the guitar. Instrument rentals are available.
Credits: 1
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MUSC 130 - Applied Music I
Individual voice or instrument study with an approved private instructor is pursued by each student. Four semesters of study are required for music minors. The course is open to non-music minors who meet the minimum entrance standards. The course may be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
$350 lab fee.
Credits: 1
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MUSC 131 - Applied Music II
Individual voice or instrument study with an approved private instructor is pursued by students who are already enrolled in MUSC 130 and who wish to study music skills in a second area. This course is pursued at the same time as MUSC 130 and, with the music department’s permission, may also be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
$350 lab fee.
Credits: 1
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MUSC 133 - Music Technology
This course is an introduction to current music and audio technology tools for personal computers. This course provides an overview of computer music, audio tools, and terminology including MIDI, synthesis, sequencing, scoring, and direct-to-disk audio recording. Classes involve discussion of practical applications for this technology in multimedia productions such as video, CD-ROM, computer animation, and live performance, culminating in the preparation of recorded musical projects using a computer and synthesizer.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUSC 101, CISC 105, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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MUSC 136 - American Popular Music
This course explores the popular music of America, considering the influence of Native American, African American, Latino and European cultures and the resulting American musical styles such as Folk, Country, Blues, Zydeco, Cajun, Dixieland, Jazz, Salsa, Stage Musicals, Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Hip Hop. It is designed for individuals who are interested in understanding the cross-currents and history of American Popular music and its influence in helping to shape the cultural identity of America.
Credits: 3
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MUSC 140 - Eclectic Music with Children
This course introduces students to preschool, early childhood, and elementary music. Emphasis is placed on experiential discovery through movement, imagery, and vocal/instrumental activities to be found in the child’s musical environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUSC 101 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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MUSC 141 - Eclectic Music with Special Populations
This course introduces students to the use of music in recreation, leisure, rehabilitation, and therapeutic settings. Emphasis is placed upon experiencing procedures and materials to be used in prescriptive activities.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUSC 101 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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MUSC 332 - Music as a Form of Social Protest
This course surveys the music of those musicians who have been influential in focusing public attention on particular social causes. Students experience music through literature (books, journals, etc.), recording, and video.
Credits: 3
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Occupational Therapy |
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OCTH 101 - Survey of Occupational Therapy
This course provides an opportunity to survey basic concepts, theories, settings, and practices of occupational therapy. The values of occupational therapy performance and activity in prevention, treatment, and health maintenance are addressed. Roles and responsibilities encountered by current occupational therapists are explored.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 284 - Occupational Therapy Practicum & Seminar
This course is a clinical experiential course (90 hours) run simultaneously with
a weekly seminar. Students spend time in an occupational therapy setting in the
community, observing evaluations, treatment and therapist-client interactions.
The accompanying seminar offers an arena to share and discuss observations, clinical
reasoning, and supervision issues. Students may take this course more than once.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 101 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 303 - Preclinical Education
This course provides students with observational experience in area clinics. Professional ethics, standards of practice, uniform terminology, and interpersonal skills are practiced and discussed during weekly seminars.
Prerequisites & Notes
Major in occupational therapy or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 2
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OCTH 405 - Group Process
This course, including a laboratory experience, focuses on understanding the process of group dynamics, recognizing various types of verbal interactions among group participants, and learning appropriate techniques and interventions to promote insight and improved interpersonal interaction skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 401.
Credits: 1
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OCTH 406 - Group Process Lab
Lab component of OCTH 405.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 412 - Neuroscience and Occupation I
This course presents the neurological foundations of human performance, behavior, and emotion through lecture and laboratory formats. Students engage in collaborative analysis of clinical examples to better understand the structure, function, and development of the nervous system and its influence on functional tasks throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisites & Notes
Occupational therapy major.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 413 - Neuroscience and Occupation II
This seminar is a continuation of OCTH 412 in which students engage in collaborative analysis of neurological disorders and begin to practice assessment procedures related to the function of the nervous system. Topics discussed relate to concurrent courses in the occupational therapy curriculum, with a focus on occupational performance throughout the lifespan. Cases studied are drawn from prior fieldwork, concurrent occupational therapy courses, texts, videos, and computer software.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 412.
Credits: 1
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OCTH 414 - Neuroscience and Occupation I Lab
Lab component of OCTH 412.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 420 - Performance, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Infancy
This course presents the theory and scope of practice in occupational therapy
for the prenatal through school-age period. Human performance is emphasized and
related to normal and dysfunctional processes affecting growth, development, self
care, play and leisure, and family functioning. Techniques for occupational therapy
assessment and intervention in sensory, perceptual, motor, cognitive, emotional,
and social skill development are studied.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 308 and OCTH 412, or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 421 - Performance, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Childhood
Through the study of human performance from preschool through school age, this
course emphasizes normal and dysfunctional processes affecting growth and development,
learning, self care, play and leisure, and family functioning. Techniques for
assessment and intervention in sensory, perceptual, motor, cognitive, emotional,
and social skill development are emphasized and practiced in laboratory experiences,
with particular attention to skills needed in the school system.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 308 and OCTH 412, or permission of Instructor. Corequisite: OCTH 420
Credits: 4
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OCTH 423 - Performance, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Childhood Lab
Lab component of OCTH 421.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 425 - Development, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Adolescents
This course involves the study of human performance from school age through young adulthood, emphasizing normal and dysfunctional processes which may affect growth and development, learning, self-care, leisure, peer relations, and family functioning. Various theories and occupational therapy frames of reference are utilized in understanding the life tasks of adolescents. Intervention strategies are covered and practiced in a one-hour weekly lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 401.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 427 - Development, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Adolescents Lab
Lab component of OCTH 425.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 477 - Assistive Technology in the Classroom
Using a case-based approach, students work in small interdisciplinary teams to explore the use of assistive devices and technologies that promote the participation of all
children in school. Class activities include lecture and demonstration, and hands-on
experience with hard- and software, adaptive quipment, and a variety of high-and low-tech devices.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 483 - Seminar for Clinical Reasoning
Students in this seminar explore the relationship between clients’ occupational roles and dysfunctions in light of theoretical frames of reference. Through peer discussion students develop an appreciation of others’ experiences and greater confidence for assuming professional roles. Occupational therapy majors with extensive OT clinical experience may apply to substitute this course for OCTH 484/584.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor and OTRC.
Credits: 1
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OCTH 484 - Clinical Education I
This course is a combination of a supervised field experience in one or more
health care setting where occupational therapy is practiced, and a series of seminars.
It provides experiences in beginning occupational therapy clinical skills of evaluation,
observation, treatment planning, implementation, and clinical reasoning. Students
may take this course more than once.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 401 and OCTH 303.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 485 - Individualized Fieldwork in Occupational Therapy
This course provides additional Level I fieldwork to explore particular clinical
interests or to address specific performance issues identified in OCTH 484. The
student and an occupational therapy faculty member develop specific objectives
for an individualized clinical experience which includes regular supervision with
a faculty member and a clinical supervisor, with readings, special projects, written
assignments, and/or presentations.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 484 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-6
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OCTH 492 - Individual Study in Occupational Therapy
This course provides occupational therapy students with the opportunity to engage
in individualized study with an occupational therapy faculty member. The student
may explore particular academic or professional interests, beyond or within the
requirement of the occupational therapy curriculum. The learning experience may
include independent reading or writing on a topic related to the field. This course
may be taken more than once.
Prerequisites & Notes
Occupational therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-4
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OCTH 531 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults I
Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults I
Credits: 3.sh.
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OCTH 532 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II
Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II
Credits: 3
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OCTH 533 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults III
Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults III
Credits: 4
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OCTH 534 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV
Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV
Credits: 4
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OCTH 534 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV Lab
Lab component of OCTH 534.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 535 - Development and OT Adaptation for the Older Adult
Development and OT Adaptation for the Older Adult
Credits: 3
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OCTH 541 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults I Lab
Lab component of OCTH 531.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 542 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II Lab
Lab component of OCTH 532.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 543 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults III Lab
Lab component of OCTH 533.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 544 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV Lab
Lab component of OCTH 534.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 550 - Occupational Therapy Management
Occupational Therapy Management
Credits: 3
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OCTH 582 - Graduate Seminar
Graduate Seminar
Credits: 3
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OCTH 586 - Clinical Education II
Clinical Education II
Credits: 10
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OCTH 587 - Clinical Education III
Clinical Education III
Credits: 10
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OCTH 620 - Research in Occupational Theory Practice
Using a case-based approach, students in this course gain experience in searching
for, summarizing, and analyzing the literature underlying the evaluation and
treatment of individuals with specific conditions and needs. Students observe
experienced clinicians working with clients in that area and then work in small
groups
to analyze and interpret field notes to compare observed practice guidelines
supported by evidence.
Credits: 2
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OCTH 686 - Specialty Clinical Education
Specialty Clinical Education
Credits: 3
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 103 - Conflict of Ideals
This course explores the major philosophical thinkers and value systems that have influenced twentieth century thought. Students are encouraged to explore and expand their own value systems using the tools of philosophical inquiry.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 105 - Introduction to Philosophy
This course studies representative thinkers in the major areas of philosophy.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 106 - Ethics
This course applies the study of ethical theories, value systems, and models of power
and oppression to everyday life, community concerns, workplace practices and global
issues for the purpose of promoting social justice and the Humanics phiolosphy of
“leadership in service to humanity.”
Credits: 3
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PHIL 108 - Logic
This course introduces students to the basics of critical thinking in the context of everyday discourse, including the structure of argument, major types of argument, criteria for evaluation of argument, common fallacies of reasoning, and the mechanics of writing an argumentative essay.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 222 - Africana Philosophy
This course explores African and African-American cultures and philosophies, including
such topics as human nature; mind, body, and personhood; ploitics and society; ethics, law, and crime; knowledge and truth; colonialism and postcolonialism; race and racism; gender; and slavery.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 288 - Special Topics in Philosophy
Responding to changing currents in the field of philosophy, this course explores a topic of contemporary relevance.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 380 - Existentialism
The course is an examination of those philosophers who stand within the existentialist tradition. It explores such subjects as objective and existential truth, inauthentic and authentic existence, death, and freedom.
Credits: 3
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Physical Education |
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PHED 102 - Instructional Strategies in Physical Education
This course introduces students to generic teaching strategies, techniques, and safety issues in physical education. Lecture sessions focus upon conceptual foundations of teaching. Laboratory sessions are devoted to practical applications of lecture concepts in school based laboratory settings.
Credits: 3
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PHED 212 - Principles and Problems of Coaching
This course highlights the role of the coach and the coach’s application of selected concepts and principles from psychology, sociology, and physiology toward the development of the individual and team for athletic competition in schools and colleges. Special attention is given to an awareness and understanding of the problems associated with motivation and emotion in sport; legal liability; the learning and improvement of motor skills; daily, weekly, and seasonal planning; training and conditioning methods; and the integration of the whole individual and team in preparation for contests.
Credits: 2
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PHED 226 - Physical Education Design and Implementation Grades PreK-12/I
This yearlong course is designed to help second year physical education teacher preparation students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development for grades pre-K through 12. Students apply and practice developmentally appropriate activities in school-based laboratory settings. Legal liability issues are emphasized in both lecture and lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 102, MOSK 140, MOST 105. The course is open only to movement studies majors in the Physical Education Teacher Preparation program.
Credits: 3
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PHED 227 - Physical Education Design and Implementation Grades PreK-12/II
This yearlong course is designed to help second year physical education teacher preparation students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development for grades pre-K through 12. Students apply and practice developmentally appropriate activities in school-based laboratory settings. Legal liability issues are emphasized in both lecture and lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 102, MOSK 140, MOST 105. The course is open only to movement studies majors in the Physical Education Teacher Preparation program.
Credits: 3
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PHED 231 - Challenge Course Facilitator
This course is a practical application course that teaches how to plan, implement, and evaluate adventure education experiences for groups in a ropes course setting. Students have the opportunity for supervised practical experience within a group leadership environment. Instruction utilizes the ropes course as a tool for working with groups. Topics such as experiential education, adventure education, grouop dynamics, leadership styles, equipment, and safety methods are also stressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
PEAC 128 or PEPC 280
Credits: 3
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PHED 281 - College-Level Supervised On-Campus Teaching
This course presents an opportunity to gain experience in the techniques, methodologies, and philosophies of teaching selected activities under the close supervision and guidance of Springfield College faculty members. It may be repeated once.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the department.
Credits: 1
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PHED 308 - Adapted Physical Education Programming
This course provides basic information on disabling conditions and on how to provide adapted physical education programs based upon an individual’s assessed needs. Laboratory sessions afford practical experience in screening and assessment; identification, selection, and prescription of appropriate exercise programs; and implementation of developmental activities, rhythmics, aquatics, and games.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 226 and 227
Credits: 3
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PHED 311 - Coaching and Officiating Baseball
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the variables associated with the coaching of baseball on all levels. The major emphasis is on providing students with team strategy, fundamentals, and technical skills necessary to assist them in administering a successful baseball program. Two semester hours are allocated to the coaching aspects of the sport, while one semester hour is allocated to offensive and defensive fundamentals and technical skills.
Credits: 3
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PHED 314 - Coaching Football
Course material covers the techniques and methods of coaching football, with emphasis on team play. Also included are offensive and defensive methods for the running, passing, and kicking games. Complete organization of a football program is presented.
Credits: 2
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PHED 315 - Coaching Men’s Gymnastics
This course presents methods and materials of gymnastic coaching, as well as an analysis of competitive gymnastic skills. Conduct of gymnastic meets is also included in the course.
Credits: 2
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PHED 317 - Coaching and Officiating Basketball
This course emphasizes the methods of teaching and coaching basketball, with
an analysis of specific offenses and defenses. A definite plan of offense and
defense is presented.
Prerequisites & Notes
PEAC 144 or PEPC 244 or PEAI 144 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHED 319 - Coaching and Officiating Softball
Techniques and materials for coaching softball at the secondary school and college
levels are presented. Emphasis is also placed on the philosophy and psychology
of varsity coaching, conditioning, and team strategy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PEAC 156 or PEPC 256 or PEAI 156 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHED 321 - Coaching and Officiating Track and Field
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills
to
successfully coach track and field at the high school and collegiate levels,
and also
achieve certification as a Western Massachusetts Track and Field Official. This
course provides the students an opportunity for the study of problems, methods
of
training, progressive drills used to learn the events and the various techniques
in
common use today.
Prerequisites & Notes
PEPC 263, or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHED 322 - Coaching and Officiating Volleyball
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills
to
successfully coach volleyball at the high school and collegiate levels, and to
be
prepared to complete certification to officiate high school volleyball matches.
Prerequisites & Notes
PEPC 258 or PEAI 158 or permission of Instruction.
Credits: 3
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PHED 323 - Coaching and Officiating Wrestling
Course material covers the essential techniques of wrestling, the development
of a team, conditioning, conduct of practice sessions, weight reduction, and preparation
of a team for meets and tournaments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PEAI 184 or PEPC 284 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHED 325 - Coaching Women’s Gymnastics
This course presents methods and materials of gymnastic coaching, as well as an analysis of competitive gymnastic skills. Conduct of gymnastic meets is also included in the course.
Credits: 2
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PHED 326 - Coaching Swimming and Diving
This is a systematic treatment of the philosophy, principles, and techniques of teaching and coaching swimming and diving.
Credits: 2
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PHED 336 - Officiating Athletic Events
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills requisite to becoming a competent official for selected interscholastic athletic events. It may be repeated for credit as long as the athletic event designated is not replicated.
Credits: 1
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PHED 337 - Coaching Field Hockey
Techniques and materials for coaching field hockey at the secondary school and college levels are presented. Emphasis is also placed on the philosophy and psychology of varsity coaching, conditioning, and team strategy.
Credits: 2
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PHED 338 - Coaching and Officiating Soccer
This course emphasizes the analysis and teaching of individual skills and team
play. Various types of offense and defense are presented. The course also includes
strategy and the function of the coach and his/her opportunity as an educator.
Prerequisites & Notes
PEAC 155 or PEPC 255 or PEAI 155 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHED 344 - Athletic Administration
This course prepares students to organize and administer a program of intramural and interscholastic sports at both the public school and college levels. Consideration is given to the problems and standards associated with such programs.
Credits: 2
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PHED 346 - Pre-Practicum-Elementary Level
This pre-practicum provides prospective physical education teachers with opportunities for observing, assisting, and teaching physical education in the elementary school setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
Matriculated status and PHED 226-227. Student must be an official candidate for teacher licensure.
Credits: 2
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PHED 347 - Pre-Practicum-Secondary Level
This pre-practicum provides prospective physical education teachers with opportunities for observing, assisting, and teaching physical education in the secondary school setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
Matriculated status and PHED 226-227. Student must be an official candidate for teacher licensure.
Credits: 2
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PHED 349 - Coaching Practicum
This pre-practicum provides prospective coaches with an opportunity to assist in the coaching of interscholastic competitive athletics in grades 7-12.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 212 or concurrent registration.
Credits: 2
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PHED 357 - Pre-Practicum Seminar in Physical Education
In this seminar students critically examine teaching experiences with respect to content and pedagogical content, knowledge, curriculum development and legal liability. A critical thinking format is utilized in all seminars. The primary teaching
methodology is a problem-solving approach, thus students reflect on assignments and experiences then discuss these experiences with respect to future pedagogical
decision-making. Course is to be taken concurrently with PHED 346/347 or in
adjacent semester, if PHED 346/347 is taken in winter or summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 226 and 227
Credits: 1
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PHED 423 - Organization and Administration of Intramurals
This course analyzes the total aspects of organizing and administering an intramural sports program on the high school, junior college, and college/ university levels. Leadership qualities, financing, publicizing, liabilities, tournament preparation, equipment, motivational aspects, and the role of coeducational activities are among some of the topics discussed.
Credits: 2
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PHED 481 - History of Physical Education and Sport
This course explores the history of physical education and sport within the context of human cultural development. It includes interpretations of exercise, sport, and dance from 1600 B.C. to the present.
Credits: 2
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PHED 484 - Practicum in Physical Education PreK-8
This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified physical educator for a minimum of seven weeks at the PreK-8 level. Assignments are made in consultation with and by permission of the director of educator preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST major, permission of the department, and the following courses: First Aid/CPR Certification, PHED 102, 226-227, 308, and a pre-practicum. Student must have passed MTEL exams and courses designated by their program.
Credits: 6-7
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PHED 485 - Practicum in Physical Education 5-12
This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified physical educator for a minimum of seven weeks at the 5-12 level. Site arrangements are made in consultation with and by permission of the director of educator preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST major, permission of the department, and the following courses: First Aid/ CPR Certification, PHED 102, 226-227, 308, and a pre-practicum. Student must have passed MTEL exams and courses designated by their program.
Credits: 6-7
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PHED 494 - Practicum in Physical Education
This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified physical educator for a minimum of fourteen weeks at either the PreK-8 or 5-12 level. Site assignments are made in consultation with and by permission of the director of educator preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST major, permission of the department, permission of the department, and the following courses: First Aid/CPR Certification, PHED 102, 226-227, 308, and a pre-practicum. Student must have passed MTEL exams and courses designated by their program.
Credits: 12-14
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PEAC * All - Physical Education Activity Courses
PEAC skills courses are All-College activity courses designed for the general College population and are intended to support the development of student commitment to and skills needed for lifelong participation in movement activity. These skills courses satisfy the four semester hour General Education requirement in physical education. Credts are .5 unless noted.
Credits: .5
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PEAC 100 - Fitness for Life
This course is an introduction to the concepts and practice of basic wellness and
fitness for life with emphasis on the principles of health-related fitness (cardio-
respiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and
flexibility). The course will consistent of approximately one-third lecture and two-
thirds activity.
Credits: 1
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PEAC 101 - Boating and Canoeing
This course will teach students the basic fundamentals of boating and canoeing.
Students will gain an understanding of the history, water rating system, equipment and techniques of boating and canoeing. The learning environment for this course will be in the classroom, the swimming pool, and at designated outdoor flat water and moving water areas.
Credits: .5
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PEAC 102 - SCUBA Certification
Credits: 1
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PEAC 103 - In-line Skating
Credits: .5
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PEAC 104 - Swimming
Credits: .5
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PEAC 105 - Indoor Soccer
Credits: .5
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PEAC 106 - Synchronized Swimming
Credits: .5
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PEAC 107 - Water Polo and Aquatic Games
Credits: .5
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PEAC 108 - Sports for the Disabled I
Credits: .5
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PEAC 109 - Sports for the Disabled II
Credits: .5
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PEAC 110 - Tennis
Credits: .5
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PEAC 111 - Aerobic Dance
Credits: .5
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PEAC 114 - Hiking and Backpacking
Credits: .5
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PEAC 115 - Fitness Swimming
Credits: .5
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PEAC 116 - Jogging
Fulfills General Education Physical Education requirement.
Credits: .5
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